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For purposes of this Article, the following words and phrases have been defined to mean:

(a) Licensed physician means a physician licensed by the Board of Medical Examiners to practice medicine on Guam.

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10 Guam Code Ann. HEALTH AND SAFETY
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(b) Physician assistant means a Board-licensed person, qualified by academic and practical training, who provides patient services under the indirect supervision of a licensed physician. A physician assistant is not an independent practitioner.

(c) Supervising physician means a licensed physician who is registered by the Board to supervise a physician assistant.

(d) Supervision means providing guidance of the services performed by the physician assistant. A supervising physician may be physically on the premises where the physician assistant is practicing, or be available on Island by telecommunication.